2010 Seat Exeo vs. 2013 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Seat Exeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Seat Exeo would be higher. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Golf (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2010 Seat Exeo. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2010 Seat Exeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Seat Exeo weights approximately 24 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Golf.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Volkswagen Golf (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Seat Exeo. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Seat Exeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Seat Exeo | 2013 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Exeo | Golf |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1376 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4661 mm | 4201 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1772 mm | 1779 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2642 mm | 2578 mm |
